What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The distance between Nottingham and Portpatrick is 413 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 10h 59m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Portpatrick bus from?

Nottingham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to train via Manchester which takes 10h 59m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Nottingham to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Nottingham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Portpatrick is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Nottingham to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Nottingham to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 59m
£71–170
Drive 288.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Portpatrickcar 288.1 mi
5h 15m
£70–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
13h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 38m
£158–466
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
13h 59m

Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

10h 59mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 411 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to South Crescent via Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to South Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 13h 31m.

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